William S. Hart Museum

In just 1 week, #CityOfSTEM 2021 officially kicks off with a virtual science festival streaming live on YouTube, Saturday, March 27! Enjoy over 21 hours of STEM content including keynote speakers Bill Nye The Science Guy and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, #NHMLAC Educators, and much more: https://cityofstem.org/march27 Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County La Brea Tar Pits and Museum City of STEM

A message from #NHMLAC President and Director Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga: This week’s events are deeply disturbing. The rise in anti-Asian racism and violence con...tinues; my heart goes out to members of our community who are living in fear during a time of social isolation. In this particular instance, we are also confronted with the intersection of race and gender. Black, Indigenous, and women of color endure sexism and racism today just as they have throughout history. The Atlanta shootings raise issues of sexualized racism and call into question the ways in which ‘hate crimes’ may or may not be designated based on the gender of the victims or survivors. At the NHMLAC, we stand against xenophobia, racial violence, misinformation, and discrimination. But it is our actions that speak louder than our words of solidarity. We must come together to work towards mutual respect and the opportunity to live with dignity and feel safe. For more information regarding local AAPI-Led or AAPI-Serving Organizations, please visit: Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy - AAPIP Empowering Pacific Islander Communities Filipino Advocates for Justice Korean American Coalition - Los Angeles Korean American Family Services LEAP - Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics Little Tokyo Service Center

#HappyLunarNewYear! To celebrate 2021 and the Year of the Ox, we searched the #NHMLAC collections for objects and specimens from around the world connected to the ox and its close relativesand we found 21: https://nhmlac.org/stories/year-ox

Are you an #NHMLAC Museum Member? #Naturalist has gone digital! Don’t miss a new, virtual behind-the-scenes journey through #NHMLA’s collections while exploring science and nature, participating in family-friendly activities, and so much more. Join and access today: http://nhm.org/join

The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County have announced that our Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and William S. Hart Museum will close to the public beginning this Saturday, March 14, until further notice. All scheduled events and programs through Friday, April 10 will be cancelled or postponed. Our employees at all three of our museums will be transitioning to multiple work arrangements, with some working on site and some w...orking remotely. The #NHMLAC is committed to provide support for our employees while strongly embracing our community in these difficult times during this period. For additional information, including Ticket Reservations or Research and Collections, please visit http://nhmlac.org/covid19.

The William S. Hart Museum remains closed due to COVID-19. While L.A. County Public Health has entered Phase 3 of the Roadmap to Recovery, our Museum is slowly welcoming back staff and planning for new health and safety protocols. Please email us at [email protected] to be the first to know when we will safely re-open to the public.

Looking for something unique to do during this time of social distancing? On Thursday, May 21 starting at 7pm (EST) Indiana University Cinema will be hosting a virtual screening of Hart’s THE RETURN OF DRAW EGAN, with orchestral score composed by Ari Fisher. As an introduction, there will be a conversation with the composer. After viewing the film, there will be a Q&A with Music Associate Professor Larry Groupé. For details, check out the event page at... https://cinema.indiana.edu//2020-spring-program-thursday-m See more

#NHMLAC's Research & Collections team is committing to taking June 10 to #ShutDownSTEM. It is not business as usual. We are taking the time today to educate ourselves, talk to others, and brainstorm in our teams about what anti-Black racism work looks like in our respective STEM fields and in museums.

In solidarity with Black Lives Matter, we are pausing this #BlackoutTuesday to honor and enact a day focused on community involvement to confront and someday end systemic racism and anti-Black racism. We, the #NHMLAC, stand with the Black community and commit to be museums where everyone is seen, heard, represented and respected.

Looking for something unique to do during this time of social distancing? On Thursday, May 21 starting at 7pm (EST) Indiana University Cinema will be hosting a virtual screening of Hart’s THE RETURN OF DRAW EGAN, with orchestral score composed by Ari Fisher. As an introduction, there will be a conversation with the composer. After viewing the film, there will be a Q&A with Music Associate Professor Larry Groupé. For details, check out the event page at... https://cinema.indiana.edu//2020-spring-program-thursday-m See more

As our community copes with the impacts of COVID-19, it's important to remember that the world is still full of wonder. This #GivingTuesday, your gift will help ensure that the #NHMLAC will continue to fulfill our mission, and be ready to reopen and welcome back our visitors when it is safe to do so. Please make a gift of any size to help fund groundbreaking scientific research and extend the benefits of science education through distance learning: https://bit.ly/NHMLAgt #GivingTuesdayNow

When open, the #HartMuseum welcomes people from all around the world and all walks of life. One of our most devoted visitors, however, happens to be local: https://bit.ly/LoverAtHart

Get to know one of the most popular and successful actors of his time, on par with contemporaries Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks: William S. Hart. https://bit.ly/HartsHistory

When I was making pictures, the people gave me their nickels, dimes, and quarters. When I am gone, I want them to have my home. William S. Hart With that, the silent screen superstar from the early days of motion picture history left an extraordinary legacy. Take a peek at this historical collection: https://hartmuseum.org/collections

Many visitors walk right past this shield at the #HartMuseum thinking it’s just another decoration. In actuality, it’s a piece of history linked to a remake of this blockbuster movie: https://bit.ly/HartShield

Inspired by Mayor Eric Garcetti, our very own #NHMLAC icons are helping to slow the spread! Remember to wear non-medical face coverings when not at home, and as always, stay safe. https://coronavirus.lacity.org/FaceCovering #LAProtects... Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County | La Brea Tar Pits and Museum

So much of William S. Hart’s character comes through in the #HartMuseum’s design and décor, his body of films, and his 11 books. But what kind of gamer was he? https://bit.ly/GamerAtHart

At the #HartMuseum, there are movie props from the 1920s, authentic Native American artifacts, and an impressive collection of western-themed art. And then, there are the animals: http://bit.ly/HartAnimals Discover more from our Museums with #NHMLAC Connects: http://nhmlac.org/connects

Happy Birthday Charlie!